History of East Asia

East Asia generally encompasses the histories of China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, and Taiwan from prehistoric times to the present. Each of its countries has a different national history, but East Asian Studies scholars maintain that the region is also characterized by a distinct pattern of historical development.[1] This is evident in the interrelationship among traditional East Asian civilizations, which not only involve the sum total of historical patterns but also a specific set of patterns that has affected all or most of traditional East Asia in successive layers.

"East Asian History" redirects here. For the journal, see East Asian History (journal).
The Four Elegant Accomplishments (kin ki sho ga) by Japanese artist Utamaro depicts the classical Four arts of traditional East Asia. From left to right, the arts depicted include the game of Go, Painting, Calligraphy and the Guqin string instrument. Produced in 1788.
Contemporary political map of East Asia
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